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We inspire people to shift towards a plant-centered diet to improve their health, to encourage compassion for animals, and to achieve a sustainable environment.
We visit local restaurants for our vegan "Dining Out" events. We bring in speakers, medical doctors and animal advocates, for inspiring health related talks.
We are located in Brevard County, Florida.
More information can be found at our web site http://healthyplanetofbrevard.org
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Thursday, April 23, 2009
 
Reminder: Vegan Pot Luck Dinner Saturday Nite
Don't forget Healthy Planet of Brevard's monthly vegan pot-luck dinner this Saturday nite at 6 PM at Appleseed Health Foods (www.appleseedhealth.com) located at
 
1007 Pathfinder Way
Suite 110
Rockledge, FL 32955
(321) 631-1444
 
Come join us and help make this an awesome get together.
The pot-lucks are relaxed, fun events that offer a delicious demonstration of the possibilities and appeal of a plant-based diet. They create a healthy sense of community and give like-minded individuals in the area a chance to meet one another. Bring your best Vegan dishes, casseroles, salads or desserts to share. Please bring enough food for your family and a little bit more. Please no meat, fish, dairy, eggs, Jell-O, marshmallows or honey. We encourage you to bring your own dishes and utensils. We kindly ask that you label your food with a copy of the recipe. This helps people with allergies to know if they can sample your dish. All are welcome!
 
Appleseed is in Arbor Place and is easily accessible from Barton or Eyster, on the corner of Murrell and Pathfinder Way.


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Healthy Planet of Brevard
www.HealthyPlanetOfBrevard.org

Sunday, April 12, 2009
 
Reserve by Wednesday - Vegan Dining Out - April 18

I hope you can join us for our April Healthy Planet of Brevard Dining Out experience.  Please reserve soon!

Details are below - - - - -

 

We are returning to Cara Mia in Cocoa Village for our April 2009 Vegan Dining Out.  This is a lovely restaurant in a lovely setting near the Indian River with great food and excellent service.  We have 3 entrée choices so be sure to pick one when you make your reservation.  I hope to see you there!

 

When:  April 18, 2009 at 6pm

 

Where:  Cara Mia Riverside Italian Restaurant, 11 Riverside Drive, Cocoa Village

 

Menu:  All meals include salad with vinaigrette dressing and bread.  Please select an entrée - - -

#1.  Linguine with artichoke hearts and capers in an olive oil and spice sauce.

#2.  Red & Green roasted peppers, sweet onions, and mushrooms served over skillet linguine (lightly stir fried).

#3.  Spaghetti with marinara sauce

 

Price:  $12.95.  This does NOT include tax, tip or any beverage.  You will be paying the restaurant so credit cards are OK.

Please remember that “no shows” will have to pay.  Please reserve by Wednesday, April 15.

 

Join us for good food, delightful company and a good time!

Reserve by return email or by calling me at 321-242-4647.

 

Barbara Bingnear

Dining Out Coordinator

Healthy Planet of Brevard

http://healthyplanet.blogspot.com

"I have studied many philosophers and several cats.  The wisdom of the cats is vastly superior."   Hippolyte Taine

 

 

 


Thursday, April 09, 2009
 
URGENT: Take the Florida Today Poll to Support Our Libraries
This is an important poll...It could affect Healthy Planet of Brevard directly by cutting hours for our programs at any library in Brevard, not to mention books, and all other wonderful services. You have to do the poll today, Thursday.
 
Please show your support of Brevard County public libraries by voting YES in the online Florida Today poll. Go to: www.floridatoday.com/opinion and scroll down. You'll find the poll question at the bottom of the right hand side of the screen. The question asks: Should County Commissioners spare Brevard libraries from deep budget cuts? Click on "YES" and then click on "vote."
 
Pass this message along to your friends. Thanks!


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Healthy Planet of Brevard
www.HealthyPlanetOfBrevard.org

Tuesday, April 07, 2009
 
Sunsational Earthfest at the Florida Solar Energy Center

Sunsational Earthfest at the Florida Solar Energy Center


1679 Clearlake Road, Cocoa FL 32922


9am – 4pm, Presentation at 11am

 

Healthy Planet of Brevard is very pleased to announce that we will be taking part in this year’s Sunsational Earthfest at the Florida Solar Energy Center on April 18th. HPoB’s very own Richard Powell will be giving an informative talk about the multifaceted negative environmental impacts of a meat-based diet at 11 AM. The event as a whole starts at 9 AM and goes until 4 PM. Aside from giving a presentation we will also have a table present, so stop by and say hello! Here is an event description from the FSEC’s website:

This event is designed with the whole family in mind. Admission is free! There will be a wide variety of activities offered, ranging from games for children to practical strategies for homeowners, to high-tech information for science buffs and engineers.
Here is a sampling of what is planned:

  • Presentations on Green Buildings, Solar Power, Alternative Fuels and More!
  • Hydrogen Fuel Cell Car Race for Middle School Students
  • Tours of the Florida Solar Energy Center
  • Solar Exhibits and Vendors
  • Music
  • Local Organic Food & Clothing
  • Environmental Exhibits
  • Eco Films
  • Children’s Activities
  • Book Sale
  • Earth Friendly Vendors Alternative Fuel Vehicles
  • Demonstrations of Renewable Energy Technologies
  • Planetarium Movie - “The Living Sea” Filmed in IMAX

 

For more information visit:

www.healthyplanetofbrevard.org – Healthy Planet of Brevard

http://www.fsec.ucf.edu – Florida Solar Energy Center

We are looking forward to seeing all of you there!


Friday, April 03, 2009
 
Reminder: Tomorrow (Saturday at 2PM) Osteoporosis Protection For Life - A Film by Joel Fuhrman, MD

Learn the truth about Osteoporosis!

 

Join us at 2 PM on Saturday, April 4th at the Cocoa Beach Library to see an amazing film covering a topic that is important to all people regardless of age or sex.

 

Discover the best ways to protect your bones WITHOUT drugs:

1) Learn 10 bone-building exercises to do anywhere with a 15 minute workout.

2) Build Strong Muscles.

3) Avoid high risk medications.

4) Learn common dietary causes of bone loss.

 

We look forward to seeing you there!



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The Healthy Planet of Brevard
www.healthyplanetofbrevard.org

Wednesday, April 01, 2009
 
Healthy Plant of Brevard’s Vegan Dining Out at Cara Mia April 18

Mark your calendar and reserve now!

 

We are returning to Cara Mia in Cocoa Village for our April 2009 Vegan

Dining Out. This is a lovely restaurant in a lovely setting near the Indian

River with great food and excellent service. We have 3 entrée choices, so be

sure to pick one when you make your reservation. We hope to see you there!

 

When: April 18, 2009 at 6 PM

 

Where: Cara Mia Riverside Italian Restaurant, 11 Riverside Drive, Cocoa

Village

 

Menu: All meals include salad with vinaigrette dressing and bread. Please

select an entrée - - -

 

#1. Linguine with artichoke hearts and capers in an olive oil and spice

sauce.

 

#2. Red & Green roasted peppers, sweet onions, and mushrooms served over

skillet linguine (lightly stir fried).

 

#3. Spaghetti with marinara sauce.

 

Price: $12.95. This does NOT include tax, tip or any beverage. You will

be paying the restaurant so credit cards are OK.

 

Please remember that "no shows" will have to pay.

 

Please reserve by Wednesday, April 15 by calling Barbara Bingnear at 321-242-4647 or emailing her at goveg@cfl.rr.com.

 

Join us for good food, delightful company and a good time!
 

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Healthy Planet of Brevard
www.healthyplanetofbrevard.org


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